Guidance

Mycobacterium chimaera infections: guidance for secondary care

Guidance and advice for health professionals on Mycobacterium chimaera infections associated with cardiopulmonary bypass.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 20 February 2017

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Mycobacterium chimaera infections associated with cardiopulmonary bypass

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2016541

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This guidance for healthcare professionals in secondary care includes advice on:

• recognising and diagnosing cases of M. chimaera infection
• accessing expert advice on diagnosis and treatment
• reporting cases of mycobacterial infection

Published 20 February 2017